Tim Lemke

Two New World Moscatos Reviewed

March 22, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Muscat, also know as muscatel or moscatel, is a varietal that is produced in many of the major wine growing regions around the world. In Italy the varietal is know as Moscato, and can be produced in either a still or sparkling (frizzante) style. Moscato is used predominantly to make sweet dessert wines that can […]

Finisterra Red and White Wine from Portugal

March 21, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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As a guy who is into value wines, I’ve found that there are a few regions you can count on for consistent values. Chile and Spain are two regions that are on that list, but one that I don’t see enough of is Portugal. There are some incredible bargains to be found in Portuguese wines, […]

Weingut Tesch Riesling Unplugged

March 17, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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When you look at the picture on the label of a bottle of Tesch wine it may conjure up images in your mind of an old German winemaker continuing the traditions from previous generations of winemakers. But that impression would be far from the reality. The man pictured on these labels is the great grandfather […]

Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay

March 16, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Running a restaurant in the United States, and more specifically, in the mid-west, I’ve had to become extremely familiar with the Chardonnay varietal. In fact, I’d say that beyond Sangiovese (it’s an Italian restaurant), I’d say that chardonnay ranks second in total volume of wines I’ve tasted. I’d bet that I’ve tasted more chardonnay than […]

Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Rosengarten Kabinett

March 14, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Tonight we’re continuing our look at riesling, and heading back to Germany. This one from Weingut Josef Leitz is from the Rheingau region of Germany. Rheingau basically translates to mean “Rhine region” and this region is situated along the banks of the Rhine river. Riesling is also the dominant grape here, accounting for nearly 80% […]

Pacific Rim Dry Riesling Review

March 13, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve commented before on how riesling gets a bad rap in the US, particularly domestic riesling. I’ve also commented that it’s often a misunderstood wine in the US. Consumers might taste an overly-sweet, poorly made domestic riesling and they slander the varietal as a whole. This is unfortunate, but I think the tide is turning […]

Zin Nation at the Cincinnati Wine Festival

March 10, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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This weekend is the 21st Cincinnati International Wine Festival, and if you’re in the area I highly recommend checking it out. It’s your chance to sample hundreds of different wines, all in one place. They have tastings on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. If you want the bargain price, and the smaller crowds, […]

Groebe Aulerde Westhofen Riesling

March 9, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Last week we reviewed a nice — and very affordable — German riesling from the Rheinhessen region, Fritz’s Riesling. And tonight we’re checking out another riesling from the Rheinhessen region. The Weingut Groebe estate was established way back in 1625, so these folks have been making riesling for more than a few years. You might notice […]

Viña Don Royo Vino Tinto

March 7, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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You know what they say about first impressions. That’s right, they’re very hard to change. And the Viña Don Royo red makes a really nice first impression, which I think benefited the wine as I reviewed it. Pop the cork on this vino tinto and it offers up a rich and robust nose, with ripe […]

Fritz’s Riesling

March 2, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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One of the things that bums me out about the US wine scene (for lack of a better term) is how so many people dislike riesling — or at least think they dislike it. But it’s really a wine that’s not well understood by many people, particularly in the US. I too have been guilty […]

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